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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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